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Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog

The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality

Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul

DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.

8 months ago

Watchdog blasts VA leaders for exaggerating budget shortfall last year

Investigators said that VA officials had enough budget flexibility all of last year despite repeated warnings of a possible funding shortfall.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze

Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago